Posted on: November 14, 2023
Dear Friends,
The Holiday Season is rapidly approaching, and the Upper Providence Township Elves are beginning to gather requests from needy families throughout the Township.
As you are all aware, the goal of the Upper Providence Township Elves is...
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Posted on: November 14, 2023
It is that time of year! The primary goal of Marine Toys for Tots is, through the gift of a new toy, help bring the joy of Christmas and send a message of hope to America's less fortunate children.
Drop off a new unwrapped toy in the Township Buil...
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Posted on: October 31, 2023
Following the cancellation of the Giddy-Up 5K on September 23 due to tropical storm Ophelia, the rescheduled event brought Upper Providence Township a perfect day. On Saturday, October 28th, at 9:00 AM, individuals of all ages, came together to participat...
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Posted on: October 6, 2023
Today, volunteers from corporate partners of the CRC Watersheds Association planted 75 trees along an eroded streambank in Upper Providence Township's Scott Park. The primary goals of this reforestation initiative are to strengthen riparian buffers, estab...
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Posted on: October 4, 2023
This past Saturday, Girl Scouts from Troop 53383 established the Pollinator Garden in Berman Park. It's truly inspiring to witness the next generation's profound interest and passion for our environment, and it underscores the significan...
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Posted on: September 29, 2023
The Upper Providence Township Police Department is announcing the forthcoming deployment of body cameras, starting this Monday, October 2, 2023. The adoption of body cameras is a significant step forward in enhancing transparency, accountability, and trus...
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Posted on: September 18, 2023
The Ridley Creek bridge on Manchester Rd./Knowlton Rd. will be closed for 12 – 18 months due to construction beginning Monday, September 18, 2023. We will alert you when the bridge is open again.
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Posted on: September 11, 2023
In response to an invitation from the parade organizers, the members of the Upper Providence Township Council joined the Media Little League parade on Saturday and congratulated the U-12 team members for their exceptional accomplishments on behalf of the ...
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Posted on: September 7, 2023
Baltimore Pike (leaving Media and going towards Granite Run Mall) is closed due to a broken water pipe on Valery Way. A detour is in effect leading drivers to Elwyn Road. Traffic Southbound from the Granite Run Mall to Media is not affected.
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Posted on: August 28, 2023
The following important road improvements are currently in progress:
- Now through mid-September, weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.: A lane closure with flagging is scheduled on Providence Road between East Bishop Road and Spring Hunt Lane in Upper Provid...
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Posted on: August 28, 2023
The Junior Councilperson Program here at Upper Providence Township provides juniors and/or seniors who are residing in Upper Providence Township with an opportunity to get engaged in township government, participate in various meetings, and offer input fr...
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Posted on: August 25, 2023
Depending on weather conditions, repaving will start on Tuesday, August 29th. Please follow the link HERE to the schedule. If all goes as planned, the entire Road Program is expected to be completed by September 13th.
Like the previous year, the township&a...
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Posted on: August 16, 2023
To enhance the safety in Upper Providence Township, several improvements have been made by our Highway Department.
Around Cherry Street Park, fresh paint was applied to:
- the word “Stop” on the intersection of Cherry Street and ...
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Posted on: July 25, 2023
The 2023 Southwest Connection Improvement Program (SCIP) will rebuild the mainline infrastructure on the Media/Wawa Line between William H. Gray III 30th Street Station, just below Penn Medicine Station. Special Regional Rail construction timetables will ...
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Posted on: July 24, 2023
A brand-new playground in Rose Tree Park opened with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Thursday, July 20. Members of Delaware County and surrounding communities, including Upper Providence Township, participated and watched the Grand Opening. “This h...
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Posted on: July 17, 2023
Installation of new rubberized surfacing for the new playground was installed last week and county Public Works Director Danielle Floyd announced that the park will be opening to the public on July 21. The Rose Tree Park playground features separate play ...
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Posted on: July 17, 2023
IT’S HERE!
Upper Providence Township Police Department is happy to announce the arrival of a new 2022 Dodge Durango Pursuit patrol vehicle that replaced an aging 2014 police cruiser. The new car was completely upfitted to meet critical operationa...
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Posted on: July 17, 2023
After 42 years (!!), Mrs. Pat Hall retired from her work as Office Manager of the Upper Providence Township Sewer Authority.
Pat grew up in Ewing Township, outside of Trenton, NJ, and moved to Media, Upper Providence Township in 1964. Because of ...
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Posted on: July 13, 2023
Paving restorations in Upper Providence Township will be starting tomorrow (Friday), July 14th. PECO will start with the Deerfield, Fawn Hill areas. Resident notices are being handed out this morning. The work will begin with base repair. When t...
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Posted on: July 10, 2023
We would like to give a big shout out to our Public Works crew. Members of the Upper Providence Township Public Works Department are still hard at work cleaning up after the storms this weekend. The 3 to 5 men crews worked tirelessly throughout ...
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Posted on: June 12, 2023
Missed the Council Meeting and want to check it out later? Visit our YouTube channel and watch at your convenience! Click HERE to access.
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Posted on: June 12, 2023
Residents are asked to bring hygiene items or non-perishable food items for the Media Food Bank. Food items may be dropped off at the Township Building prior to the event (and all year long) or brought to Community Day. Some items of special need are: hyg...
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Posted on: June 12, 2023
Christopher Naegele began his law enforcement career in 2013 with the Upland Borough Police Department. He has been serving the residents of Upper Providence Township since 2015. His neighbor from childhood years was a police officer which began his curio...
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Posted on: April 12, 2023
The Upper Providence Township Environmental Commission will be distributing FREE TREES!
On April 15th, the Upper Providence Township Environmental Commission will be giving away tree seedlings to residents who plant the trees on their properties...
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Posted on: December 15, 2022
Patrolman Jackson started volunteering at a young age with his local fire department and was involved in several major incidents that involved teamwork with the Police. Since he was young, he was fascinated with emergency services and had the opportunity ...
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Posted on: November 4, 2022
Myshka is a 4 year old Russian Blue. She is a playful and energetic cat that loves going on walks.
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Posted on: November 4, 2022
Patrolmen Reynolds has been proudly serving the residents of Upper Providence Township for the past 18 years, since getting hired in July 2004. Prior to joining the department, Officer Reynolds was a Class II Police Officer in North Wildwood New Jersey du...
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Posted on: October 13, 2022
Leave the leaves does not mean ignoring them and leaving them where they fell. You can move them to places in your yard where they are out of the way, will not kill your turf, and will still help wildlife. A thin layer of leaves can actually help turf&...
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Posted on: October 10, 2022
Dodger the Doodle and Franklin the Cat enjoy napping, taking siestas, and afternoon rests. Dodger also likes taking a morning walk while Franklin waits at home.
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Posted on: October 10, 2022
Detective Sergeant Moore has worked for the Upper Providence Township Police Department since 2003.He was inspired to become a police officer after being involved in his hometown fire company. He wanted to continue to help a community and their residents ...
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Posted on: October 5, 2022
Following the results of the 2020 Federal census, Upper Providence Township Council recognized the need for reapportionment of municipal districts to ensure equal and fair access to elected representation.
The Township underwent a similar proces...
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Posted on: September 7, 2022
The ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT is making roads safer for students and launching a new School Bus Safety Program this back-to-school season. Children returning to school on the yellow school bus can expect a safer, smarter commute this fall, thanks to...
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Posted on: September 7, 2022
You may have heard that the Upper Providence Environmental Commission, in conjunction with local residents and partners, have planted over 5,200 trees this year around the Township! Earlier in the year, the Commission applied for and received a g...
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Posted on: September 7, 2022
Sergeant Baker has served the UPT Police Department for the past 20 years. After graduating from the University Of Dayton in 1991 with a BS in Marketing, he then joined the Brookhaven Fire Company in 1992 as a first responder where he remained until joini...
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Posted on: September 6, 2022
Toby is a 12-year old Shih-Tzu who's quite musical and loves to go busking for treats, especially around Halloween.
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Posted on: August 16, 2022
Here is Sunny, aka Skinny Legs. Sunny is very friendly and loves taking naps in the sun. She also sits on her chair at the dinner table every night. She thinks she's human!
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Posted on: August 16, 2022
Greg Woodrow has served with the Upper Providence Police Department since 1997. He currently serves as Senior Most Patrolman and Department Lead Range Instructor and Quarter Master. He was inspired to become a police officer earlier in his career while wo...
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Posted on: July 14, 2022
Corporal Gary Essaf has been serving with the UPT Police Department since 1998. He has aspired to become a police officer for as early as he can remember. His grandfather was a police officer and he admired him. Corporal Essaf's favorite aspect o...
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Posted on: June 9, 2022
One of our major costs is the maintenance of our collection system pipes, manholes, grinder pumps and central pump stations. You can help keep these systems running smoothly by refraining from disposing certain items into the sewer system.
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Posted on: June 2, 2022
Shadow is high energy and is happiest when hanging with his human brother. He sits like a human on the couch when he is not staring out the front window!
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Posted on: June 2, 2022
Mario has captivated two Upper Providence neighborhoods. He loves to visit neighbors. This 15 year old has lived his entire life in Upper Providence. He loves snuggles and purrs and likes to tease doggos. Everyone who has met him loves this big 20 pound o...
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Posted on: June 2, 2022
Early this morning UPPD arrested Bruce Stanley Garner for taking illicit photographs of teenage and pre-teen girls on a Marple Newtown School District Bus. Garner was arrested at 6:15 this morning at his residence and arraigned a short time later. Garner ...
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